Machinist

Mirion Technologies•Florham Park, NJ

About The Position

The Machinist sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. The role involves interpreting technical documents and part samples, preparing machine setups, operating and adjusting equipment, and checking completed work for accuracy and functionality. The Machinist also works with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems, and carries out additional tasks or projects as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and company policies.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Highly organized and attentive to detail.
Strong verbal communication skills, including responding to others and questions appropriately and professionally.
Accept responsibility for own actions and apply feedback to improve performance.
Dependable, with consistent attendance and punctuality.
Observe safety and security procedures.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Positive attitude and ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine finished-workpiece dimensions and tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or workpieces as guides for machining.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
Calculate and set machining controls, including speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine-control media.
Start and observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust controls or control media as required.
Verify that finished workpieces conform to specifications.
Set up and operate machines on trial runs to verify the accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
Verify dimensions and alignment of assemblies.
Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and test unit operation for functionality and performance.
Operate welding equipment to cut or weld parts.
Develop specifications from general descriptions and draw sketches of parts or products to be fabricated.
Consult with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Follow instructions and management direction; ask for and offer help when needed.
Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned.